title: [Compulsory vaccination programs in the light of legislation].
abstract: The adequate development of immunization programs deals with the problem of obtaining a good vaccination coverage, an essential aspect for the control and eradication of the disease in the population. One way of facing this deals with the implementation of coercion measures. The present paper analyzes Spanish legislation in force with regards to the possibility of applying compulsory vaccination programme in the general population and in specific subgroups.
authors.affiliation: Servicio Vasco de Salud-Osakidetza, Bilbao.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: de la Mata Barranco
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: de la Mata Barranco
mesh_terms: D003140:Communicable Disease Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D007114:Immunization / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D007115:Immunization Schedule; D013030:Spain; D014611:Vaccination / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*
vernacular_title: Los programas de vacunación obligatoria a la luz de la legislación.